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Kano Emirate and the irony of innocence

Byabiodun KOMOLAFE There is a ticking time bomb in Kano and President Bola Tinubu has to move in quickly in a statesmanlike way to diffuse it. If centuries of upholding the tradition have brought peace to the ancient city just as we have in Ibadan, why uproot hundreds of years of history? Of course, that’s why Abdullahi Ganduje, the immediate past governor of Kano State, has to accept responsibility because he triggered this crisis. Like it or lump it, Governor Abba Yusuf and former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso also played politics. But then, Yusuf didn’t hide it, that he would remove…
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“May 30th Biafra Day: A Humble Apology, And Call For Peace – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

“May 30th Biafra Day: A Humble Apology, And Call For Peace – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

On May 30th, 2024, BIAFRA NATIONAL HEROES DAY, OHANAEZE NDIGBO extends a sincere and open apology to Ndigbo and Biafra agitators. We convey our heartfelt plea for peace and unity, hoping to mend the wounds of the past and pave the way for a harmonious future. Over the past decade, Ndigbo has endured an unprecedented wave of violence, civil disobedience, and loss of public trust in the Southeast Governors. The resulting wave of non-state actors and Biafra agitators holding sway has inflicted significant harm on the region, leading to a collapsing economy, disruption of academic activities, and the painful closure…
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ONE YEAR IN OFFICE: We Are Not Surprised About The Performance Of Gov. Otti – UAAP

ONE YEAR IN OFFICE: We Are Not Surprised About The Performance Of Gov. Otti – UAAP

The United Abia Artistes and Patriots Forum (UAAP) has stated that they are not surprise at the superlative performance of Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR in one year in office as Abia State, chief executive. The group who stated this during a press briefing in Umuahia on 30th May 2023 posited that they were fully aware of the capacity of Governor Otti before they decided to support the governor in the last election. “We were fully aware of the capacity and abilities of the governor; we followed his trajectory and concluded that he is the best man for Abia State…
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Sit-at-home: Kalu condemns the killing of soldiers in Aba, calls for investigation, justice.

Sit-at-home: Kalu condemns the killing of soldiers in Aba, calls for investigation, justice.

Following the reports of the unfortunate incident in the South East on the 30th of May 2024, which resulted in the death of two soldiers on their duty post, the President and CEO of ECK Foundation, Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, has described the action as barbaric and unwarranted. He insists that the matter should be well investigated to ensure that any form of political colouration is proven otherwise. Recall that on May 30th, 2024, IPOB declared a Sit-at-home to mourn the dead of millions of Biafrans, both soldiers and innocent people who fell during the genocidal civil war that lasted…
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2027: Kano’s Saidu Danladi Heads Youth President Agenda

2027: Kano’s Saidu Danladi Heads Youth President Agenda

...Akwa Ibom's Sylvester deputizes Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a movement, National Youth Alliance (NYA) President, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas has approved the establishment of the Youth President Agenda (YPA). This followed wide consultations with youth from the six geo political zones in Nigeria, who insist that the country yearns for a youth president in the next general elections. This was made known in a statement signed by the SA Media and Publicity to the NYA President, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson, made available to newsmen in Kaduna on Thursday May 30, 2024. It said, "The Chairman/Youth President NYA, Amb.…
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